Author : George Gush
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 1975
Category : Armies
ISBN : 0850592054
Renaissance Armies, 1480-1650
George Gush
Renaissance Armies 1480 1650
Renaissance Armies 1480 1650 Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle version is available to download in english. Read online anytime anywhere directly from your device. Click on the download button below to get a free pdf file of Renaissance Armies 1480 1650 book. This book definitely worth reading, it is an incredibly well-written.
Renaissance Armies in Italy 1450–1550
Gabriele Esposito
Author : Gabriele Esposito
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 50 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2020-11-26
Category : History
ISBN : 9781472841971
Renaissance Armies in Italy 1450–1550 by Gabriele Esposito Pdf
The Italian Renaissance marked a period of political and military turmoil. Many regional wars were fought between the states ruled by Milan, Venice, Genoa, Florence, the Papacy, Siena and Naples. For more than 50 years starting in 1494, major foreign powers also exploited these divisions to invade Italy; both France and Spain made temporary alliances with city states to further their ambitions, and early in the 16th century the Emperor Charles V sent armies from his German realms to support the Spanish. These wars coincided with the growth of disciplined infantry – carrying not only polearms and crossbows but also handguns – which proved capable of challenging the previously dominant armoured knights. The widespread use of mercenaries ushered in the early development of the 'pike and shot' era that succeeded the 'High Middle Ages'. During this period costumes, armour and weapons varied greatly due to their national origins and to the evolution of tactics and technology. This masterfully illustrated study offers a fascinating insight into the many armies which fought in Italy during this turbulent period, explaining not only their arms and equipment, but also their structure and successes and failures on the battlefield.
Renaissance France at War
David Potter
Author : David Potter
Publisher : Boydell & Brewer Ltd
Page : 456 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : History
ISBN : 9781843834052
Renaissance France at War by David Potter Pdf
The rulers of Renaissance France regarded war as hugely important. This book shows why, looking at all aspects of warfare from strategy to its reception, depiction and promotion.
Renaissance Armies in Italy 1450–1550
Gabriele Esposito
Author : Gabriele Esposito
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 50 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2020-11-26
Category : History
ISBN : 9781472842008
Renaissance Armies in Italy 1450–1550 by Gabriele Esposito Pdf
The Italian Renaissance marked a period of political and military turmoil. Many regional wars were fought between the states ruled by Milan, Venice, Genoa, Florence, the Papacy, Siena and Naples. For more than 50 years starting in 1494, major foreign powers also exploited these divisions to invade Italy; both France and Spain made temporary alliances with city states to further their ambitions, and early in the 16th century the Emperor Charles V sent armies from his German realms to support the Spanish. These wars coincided with the growth of disciplined infantry – carrying not only polearms and crossbows but also handguns – which proved capable of challenging the previously dominant armoured knights. The widespread use of mercenaries ushered in the early development of the 'pike and shot' era that succeeded the 'High Middle Ages'. During this period costumes, armour and weapons varied greatly due to their national origins and to the evolution of tactics and technology. This masterfully illustrated study offers a fascinating insight into the many armies which fought in Italy during this turbulent period, explaining not only their arms and equipment, but also their structure and successes and failures on the battlefield.
Henry VIII's Military Revolution
James Raymond
Author : James Raymond
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 332 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2007-06-29
Category : History
ISBN : 9780857713216
Henry VIII's Military Revolution by James Raymond Pdf
The reign of Henry VIII saw a renascent militarism encapture England. Memories of great victories over the French remained fresh and resplendent in the psyche and pageantry of early-Tudor England, and the pursuit of glory on the battlefield and of due recognition of England as a major player in European power politics were the identifying features of Henry's reign. In an exciting new work, James Raymond traces the development of Henry's military establishment within the context of the wider European military revolution. Making use of extensive new research into the military literature of the mid-Tudor period, 'Henry VIII's Military Revolution' is able to root firmly the military theories of the time within the solid realities of Henry's army. Raymond pays particular attention to the rise of professionalism in the English military, and its adaptation to new technologies and ideas. In this vein, the career of Sir Christopher Morris, Henry's first professional artilleryman, is explored for the first time, casting light on the experience of day-to-day life in the English army of mid-Tudor England, and challenging the established view on the development of artillery both in England and in Europe. "Henry VIII's Military Revolution" develops and expands the argument that the English Army was up-to-date with its European contemporaries, and moves the English experience away from the periphery towards the centre of the debate on the European military revolution. The militarism of Henry VIII's England is seen through new eyes in this fascinating new work.
War and Society in Renaissance Europe, 1450-1620
John Rigby Hale,Hale
Author : John Rigby Hale,Hale
Publisher : McGill-Queen's Press - MQUP
Page : 292 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 1998
Category : History
ISBN : 0773517650
War and Society in Renaissance Europe, 1450-1620 by John Rigby Hale,Hale Pdf
"Covering the years between the end of the Hundred Years War and the beginning of the Thirty Years War, this book explains the part played by war in the lives of individuals in the early modern phase of European history."--BOOK JACKET.Title Summary field provided by Blackwell North America, Inc. All Rights Reserved
Lepanto 1571
Nic Fields
Author : Nic Fields
Publisher : Pen and Sword Maritime
Page : 362 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2021-05-04
Category : History
ISBN : 9781526716538
Lepanto 1571 by Nic Fields Pdf
A military historian’s enlightening reassessment of the famous 16th century naval battle between the Ottoman Empire and Pope Pius V’s Holy League. The battle of Lepanto has long been considered one of the decisive naval battles of history. Yet, the savage fighting on October 7th, 1571, left the strategic map unchanged. The defeated Ottoman Turks were able to replace their losses and launch a new fleet the following year. In Lepanto 1571, historian Nic Fields reexamines the battle and concludes that its importance was psychological. It sank the perception of Ottoman dominance and the inevitability of Islam’s westward encroachment beyond the Balkans. With over 200 ships per side, it was the largest naval battle in sixteen centuries and the last major fight between fleets composed entirely of the muscle-driven galley. These slender ships were the direct descendants of the Classical trireme but carried cannon and marines bearing firearms, although massed archery and cold steel still played a major role on the fateful day. Nic Fields gives an excellent account of this fascinating and spectacular battle.
Nizam-I Cedid: New order Army infantry & artillery 1792 till 1807 (Turkish Army)
Chris Flaherty
Author : Chris Flaherty
Publisher : Soldiershop Publishing
Page : 748 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2023-09-19
Category : History
ISBN : 9791255890140
Nizam-I Cedid: New order Army infantry & artillery 1792 till 1807 (Turkish Army) by Chris Flaherty Pdf
This book looks at uniforms, rank-system, and organization for a new type of Turkish Soldier, other than Janissary providing the main Soldier-type during the French Revolution, and Early Napoleonic Wars. Debut of the Levend Chiftlik Regiment in 1799, during the French siege of Acre, and in the British-Turkish campaign in Egypt to expel the French occupation, introduced the Nizam-i Cedid: New Order Army. Having its beginning as part of the reforms of Sultan Selim III (1789 till 1807), several Anatolian Infantry Regiments, a Field Artillery Regiment, and two Galeonjees: New Order Army Marine Regiments came into existence. The book also covers Arnaut: Albanian Infantry; late-18th Century Turkish Generalship and Officers’ command; Standing Army’s tactics; New Order Army Infantry Soldier’s weapons and equipment; and, the 1806 till 1807 events leading to the New Order Army’s suppression and demise of Sultan Selim III.
Sovereigns of the Sea
Angus Konstam
Author : Angus Konstam
Publisher : Turner Publishing Company
Page : 318 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2008-08-01
Category : History
ISBN : 9781620458747
Sovereigns of the Sea by Angus Konstam Pdf
Savor the story of the ultimate warship in Sovereigns of the Sea: The Quest to Build the Perfect Renaissance Battleship, which chronicles the history of Sovereign of the Seas, an immensely powerful floating fortress. You will enjoy this gripping tale of an arms race that created and ruined empires, changed the map of the world, and led Europe out of the Renaissance and into the Modern age. Understand how the Sovereign of the Seas became the model for a whole new generation of warships that would dominate naval warfare until the advent of steam power.
International Encyclopedia of Military History
James C. Bradford
Author : James C. Bradford
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 1538 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2004-12
Category : Reference
ISBN : 9781135950347
International Encyclopedia of Military History by James C. Bradford Pdf
With its impressive breadth of coverage – both geographically and chronologically – the International Encyclopedia of Military History is the most up-to-date and inclusive A-Z resource on military history. From uniforms and military insignia worn by combatants to the brilliant military leaders and tacticians who commanded them, the campaigns and wars to the weapons and equipment used in them, this international and multi-cultural two-volume set is an accessible resource combining the latest scholarship in the field with a world perspective on military history.
A Military History of the English Civil War
Malcolm Wanklyn,Frank Jones
Author : Malcolm Wanklyn,Frank Jones
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 299 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2014-07-10
Category : History
ISBN : 9781317868392
A Military History of the English Civil War by Malcolm Wanklyn,Frank Jones Pdf
A Military History of the English Civil War examines how the civil war was won, who fought for whom, and why it ended. With a straightforward style and clear chronology that enables readers to make their own judgements and pursue their own interests further, this original history provides a thorough critique of the reasons that have been cited for Parliament's victory and the King's defeat in 1645/46. It discusses the strategic options of the Parliamentary and Royalist commanders and councils of war and analyses the decisions they made, arguing that the King’s faulty command structure was more responsible for his defeat than Sir Thomas Fairfax's strategic flair. It also argues that the way that resources were used, rather than the resources themselves, explain why the war ended when it did.
One-hour Wargames
Neil Thomas
Author : Neil Thomas
Publisher : Pen and Sword
Page : 168 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2014-09-03
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 9781473822900
One-hour Wargames by Neil Thomas Pdf
One of the biggest problems facing wargamers is finding the time to actually play. Most commercially available sets of rules require several hours to set up and play to a conclusion; some can easily swallow up a whole day or weekend. For many gamers this means that their lavishly prepared miniature armies rarely get used at all. Apart from time, the other consideration is space, which further constrains the opportunities for a game. In One-hour Wargames, veteran gamer and rule-writer Neil Thomas has addressed both these problems. Now it is practical to play a game in around an hour on a normal dining table or living room floor. ??The book contains 8 (all-new) sets of very simple rules for various periods, from Ancient to WW2 and 30 scenarios which can be played using any of them, so you don't even have to take too much time thinking up a stimulating tactical situation and objectives. All the rules and scenarios are intended to be played on a 3ft x 3ft battlefield. The rules only require a small number of miniatures, so this really is an ideal way for new gamers, or veterans trying a new period, to get started with minimal investment of time and money. Also ideal for a quick game in the evening when a friend pops round. There are also sections on campaigns and solo games.
Medieval Warfare
Everett U. Crosby
Author : Everett U. Crosby
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 234 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2000-08-14
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 9781135576264
Medieval Warfare by Everett U. Crosby Pdf
Hono sapiens, homo pugnans, and so it has been since the beginning of recorded history. In the Middle Ages, especially, armed conflict and the military life were so much a part of the political and cultural development that a general account of this period is, in large measure, a description of how men went to war.
Strategy and Power in Russia 1600-1914
William C. Fuller
Author : William C. Fuller
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 630 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 1998-10-01
Category : History
ISBN : 9781439105771
Strategy and Power in Russia 1600-1914 by William C. Fuller Pdf
“A pioneering effort to trace the evolution of military power and military strategy of tsarist Russia during the rule of the Romanov dynasty.” —Richard Pipes, Baird Professor of History, Harvard University
Warfare in Early Modern Europe 1450–1660
Paul E.J. Hammer
Author : Paul E.J. Hammer
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 542 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2017-05-15
Category : History
ISBN : 9781351873765
Warfare in Early Modern Europe 1450–1660 by Paul E.J. Hammer Pdf
The early modern period saw gunpowder weapons reach maturity and become a central feature of European warfare, on land and at sea. This exciting collection of essays brings together a distinguished and varied selection of modern scholarship on the transformation of war”often described as a ’military revolution’”during the period between 1450 and 1660.